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Political risk weighs on economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2024
» Thai politics is nearing a turning point, as next month the political fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the leader of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) are scheduled to have their cases decided by the Constitutional Court.
Political jitters and sell-offs keep SET in doldrums
Business, Bualuang Securities, Published on 22/06/2024
» The Thai stock market fell the past week as investor confidence was undermined by lingering political uncertainty, with two key court cases now poised to drag on into July or beyond.
SET falls on domestic political fear
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Thai stock market plunged below 1,300 points in the morning session Monday, pressured by domestic political concerns as investors await the outcomes of three major legal cases set to be considered on Tuesday.
SET approaching 4-year low on political turmoil
Business, Tisco Securities, Published on 15/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand traded sideways throughout the month of May. After touching 1,400 points in April, the SET index never got close to that level again.
Asian equities mixed despite gains in Japan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday, with Japanese shares surging following the Bank of Japan's decision to delay a reduction in bond buying. However, Chinese and Australian market weakness dragged down the overall MSCI Asia Pacific Index.
PM blames court cases for SET decline
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday admitted that the current political situation could be affecting the stock market, which hit a four-year low on Monday.
Political uncertainties drive stocks down to four-year low
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thai stocks plunged to a four-year low on Monday as investors fretted over political uncertainties, with the market awaiting the Constitutional Court's decision on the status of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet.
Gauging the political winds
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/12/2023
» The cabinet last week began its mobile cabinet meetings in Nong Bua Lam Phu, Thailand's poorest province, with plans to visit many more provinces over the coming months.
Business calls for action stations
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» Led by newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from the Pheu Thai Party, the government has set a record for the longest time taken to form a cabinet following an election, breaking the previous record of 108 days set by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration in 2019, as the new government awaits official endorsement.
Congratulations, now get to work coalition
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2023
» Having obtained a majority of votes from both houses of parliament, property magnate Srettha Thavisin emerged on Tuesday as Thailand's 30th prime minister, putting an end to a three-month political impasse.